The Fitness Blog tag:fitness.healthdiaries.com,2009://287 2007-02-04T08:39:46Z Movable Type 3.33 Naked Sunday Debuts in a Netherlands Gym tag:fitness.healthdiaries.com,2007://287.5946 2007-02-04T08:29:23Z 2007-02-04T08:39:46Z Gymgoers in the Netherlands can now exercise nude every Sunday at Fitworld gym in Heteren, The Netherlands. staff writer Starting in March, people in the Netherlands can exercise in the nude every Sunday at Fitworld gym in the town of Heteren during "Naked Sunday".

Nude exercisers would be required to put towels down on weight machines and to use disposable seat covers while riding bikes. All machines would be cleaned and disinfected afterward. "We clean them every day anyway," he said.

It's an interesting idea. Perhaps seeing one's fat jiggling in the mirror will be encouragement to exercise harder.

Dutch gym to introduce 'Naked Sunday'

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]]> Dance Dance Revolution Keeping Kids Fit tag:fitness.healthdiaries.com,2007://287.5928 2007-02-02T06:59:36Z 2007-02-02T07:19:47Z West Virginia is using Dance Dance Revolution in schools to keep kids in shape. staff writer West Virginia has been testing the use of Dance Dance Revolution dance video game in public schools and has found that it benefits children 7 to 12 and helps keep them fit.

Preliminary results from a 24-week study of 50 overweight or obese children, aged 7 to 12, showed that those who played the game at home for at least 30 minutes five days per week maintained their weight and saw a reduction in some risk factors for heart disease and diabetes.

West Virginia to Put 'Dance Dance Revolution' in Public Schools

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]]> A Woman Discovers the Benefits of Yoga tag:fitness.healthdiaries.com,2006://287.5445 2006-10-06T08:23:10Z 2006-10-06T08:31:04Z A woman writes about the physical and mental benefits of yoga. staff writer A middle-aged woman writes about how yoga changed her body and her mind in this great article.

... after just a short while in yoga, I've realized more physical benefits than I gained through all those other efforts combined. My once-flabby upper arms are strong and lean. ... I stand taller and hold my shoulders up and back instead of slumping down and inward. My step is lighter, and my "core" abdominal muscles -- though still lined with a fair share of chub -- are damned strong.

Who, Me? A Yogi?

]]> Tennis Elbow Treatment - Steroids Not Best tag:fitness.healthdiaries.com,2006://287.5305 2006-09-30T01:25:41Z 2006-09-30T01:36:39Z A new study has found that the best treatment for tennis elbow may not be steroid shots, but simply letting the injury heal on its own. staff writer A new study has found that the best treatment for tennis elbow may not be steroid shots, but simply letting the injury heal on its own. While steroid shots do give immediate relief, they may not be the best option in the long run.

Steroid shots swiftly relieve pain. But they may not provide a permanent fix. Steroid joint injections carry risk for joint damage if done too often, and joint infection. After getting steroid shots, patients may have felt so much better they overdid activity, making re-injury more likely, the researchers note.

Steroid Shots May Not Ace Tennis Elbow

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]]> Athletic Injuries Declining in High School Athletes tag:fitness.healthdiaries.com,2006://287.5296 2006-09-29T07:32:44Z 2006-09-29T07:38:25Z U.S. high school athletes are suffering fewer injuries than they were ten years ago according to a new report. staff writer U.S. high school athletes are suffering fewer injuries than they were ten years ago according to a new report.

"While part of the decrease is due to a different definition of injury, we know that sports-related injury rates are decreasing because of rule changes, improvements in protective gear, and in the diagnosis and treatment of injury," she said.

U.S. High-School Athletes Suffering Fewer Injuries

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]]> Finger Length Linked to Sports Ability tag:fitness.healthdiaries.com,2006://287.5287 2006-09-28T03:16:34Z 2006-09-28T03:40:18Z The length of your ring finger may determine your sports ability, according to a new study. staff writer The length of your ring finger may determine your sports ability, according to a new study.

British researchers have deduced that women whose ring fingers are longer than their index fingers achieve higher levels in sports, particularly running, soccer and tennis.

I guess the fact that my ring finger is shorter than my index finger explains why I'm not a tennis pro.

Fingers May Point to Sports Prowess

]]> Aerobic Exercise May Prevent Colon Cancer tag:fitness.healthdiaries.com,2006://287.5273 2006-09-27T00:23:42Z 2006-09-27T07:27:29Z A new study has found that regular aerobic exercise can prevent colon polyps that often lead to colon cancer. staff writer A new study has found that regular aerobic exercise can prevent colon polyps that often lead to colon cancer.

The findings support studies linking regular aerobic exercise to lower colon cancer risk, and suggest that exercise may cut this risk by reducing cell proliferation in the colon, the investigators conclude.

Exercise curbs precancerous changes in the colon

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